Mau Cryst Guide — Stats, Best Build & How to Catch
Everything you need to raise, ride and battle with Mau Cryst in Palworld 1.0. Mau Cryst is a uncommon Water Pal (#106) with 298 HP, 268 ATK and 93 DEF, best known for its Deep Current partner skill.
Updated 2026-07-29
- ✓Mau Cryst overview
- ✓Base stats & ratings
- ✓How to catch
- ✓Best moveset
Mau Cryst overview
Mau Cryst is a uncommon water Pal known for its deep current ability. Frequently sighted in the Moonless Shore. It appears most reliably around the Moonless Shore. In combat it deals Water-type damage and slots into a party as a uncommon-tier Water unit.
Base stats & ratings
HP 298 · ATK 268 · DEF 93 · Speed 135 · Ride Speed 963 · Stamina 260. Pal Stars rates Mau Cryst PvE 7/10, PvP 3/10, Base 4/10 and Mount 7/10 for Palworld 1.0.
How to catch
Mau Cryst has a base capture rate of 41 out of 100. Weaken it below 30% HP and use a Mega Sphere from behind for the best odds. Elemental advantage (Fire vs Grass, Water vs Fire, Grass vs Water, Electric vs Water, Ground vs Electric, Ice vs Dragon, Dark vs Neutral, Dragon vs Dragon) speeds the weaken step.
Best moveset
Mau Cryst learns 4 active moves in Palworld 1.0. The strongest rotation is Tidal Wave, Blizzard Spike, Dragon Breath. Pair the highest-power Water move with a same-type STAB partner so both slots benefit from Water-boosting passives.
Work suitabilities & base role
Mau Cryst is tagged for Watering, Cooling. Slot it into a base loop that stacks its highest work value — for example, an berry + wheat plantation with cooling line — and give it the Workaholic + Serious passives to squeeze out extra work speed.
Partner skill & mount notes
Mau Cryst's partner skill "Deep Current" activates while it rides on your shoulder or is deployed. Its ride speed of 963 makes it a strong mid-tier mount for exploration.